Since the end of June until the beginning of December, I have managed to use up several beauty and skin-care products despite being in lockdown and not leaving the house most of the time. I thought that I would post these products to help me remember which products I would purchase again, and it may help others too. So, let's begin from left to right.
Superdrug 'the little red tin': This strawberry-flavoured lip balm comes in an attractive red tin that can fit in your handbag. It is a generous amount of lip balm, but I found it to be too sticky and sat on my lips instead of being absorbed into them. Would I buy it again? No, I found the product was not absorbed into my lips and was sticky. The tin lid also fit too snugly, and I struggled to remove it.
Bath & Body Works hand sanitizer in 'vampire blood': This is a Halloween hand sanitizer in 'vampire blood', which was an orange and fruity scent. The product comes in a small size to fit into handbags. Would I buy it again? Yes, I like the brand, and the product is cute and fits nicely into my handbag.
Lumene Nordic-C Valo glow reveal peeling mask: This peeling mask has an orange scent and can be left on the skin to give a radiant glow and renew skin. It is left on the skin and then wiped off in ten minutes, and it is absorbed into the skin and feels luxurious. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I need to use up the products that I have.
Marks & Spencer lip gloss in 'lush watermelon': This is a shimmery pink lip gloss with a watermelon flavour/scent. It leaves lips with a glossy shine and is an after-work or summery lip gloss. Would I buy it again? No, I found the product to be too sticky, and the wind would blow my hair into it and get stuck. It also felt too heavy on my skin.
OLEHenriksen cleansing cloths: These handy wipes can be used to cleanse make-up from skin when you're out or have a short overnight stay or travel. They can be carried in your handbag for easy reach. Would I buy it again? Unlikely. I think it's probably not a bad product, but I only managed to use one or two and the rest went dry. I simply did not go out anywhere (music festival, travel, overnight stay, work-to-party, etc) to have a need to use these.
Bath & Body Works bubble bath in 'Japanese cherry blossom': This bubble bath is in the brand's cherry blossom scent, and it is one of their more expensive ranges. The product has a floral cherry scent, which is very spring-like. Would I buy it again? I like the brand, but I would probably try a different scent next time. It was a decent scent, but it is probably a bit too seasonal.
Bath House lip balm in 'pink champagne': This lip balm from Bath House comes in a cute tin and has a fruity champagne scent. The product helps moisturise lips, but I found it to be a little too greasy/thick on my skin, though it is better than some lip balms. Would I buy it again? No.
Bird & Blend tea (various flavours - rhubarb and custard): I received three different flavours of this brand of tea to try in different sachets. The teas had unique flavours and were all very delicious. Would I buy it again? Yes, if I am looking for tea, I would try again.
Jeanne Arthes perfume spray in 'You're One a Melon': This spritz has a watermelon and fruity scent perfect for 'on the go' and small enough to be a perfect travel size. I really enjoyed the fruity scent. Would I buy it again? Probably not because I have enough perfume and opt for perfumes that have more staying power instead of quick spritz sprays that do not last that long, but it did smell good. It just doesn't suit my lifestyle.
Bath & Body Works hand soap in 'fresh picked strawberries': This hand soap from Bath & Body Works has a scent of fresh strawberries and is perfect for the early summer. Would I buy it again? I like the brand, so I would buy it again to use in early summer.
Rimmel Sheer Temptation lipstick in 'kick start': This is a vintage lipstick that I have had for awhile but only just used up. The colour is a dark pink, and it has a subtle fruity flavour when applies and absorbs nicely into the lips and does help keep lips moisturised while wearing. It does lay on a little thick. Would I buy it again? The product was okay, but I was not wowed with it. It is probably discontinued too.
Trifle Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Jam: Cruely-free and vegan brand Trifle have creatd this lip and cheek product that comes in a cute little bottle. It is bright red in colour, and it can be used to stain the lips and cheeks. Would I buy it again? No, I don't really find great results from using lip and cheek stains.
Berrisom Animal Mask in 'Vitamin C + Arbutin': This animal mask product is a product from Korea, and it is a cute animal cloth mask that temporarily transforms you while you wait for the mask to be absorbed into skin. I received the sheep mask in 'vitamin c + arbutin', which contains skin-whitening, a product that I do not benefit from because my skin is very pale. Would I buy it again? No.
Sisley masque eclat express 'radiant glow express mask': This is a red clay mask product that helps to remove dead skin cells and dirt and give skin a radiant glow. Would I buy it again? Yes, I enjoyed the product, but I have to use up other masks first.
BK7 Cake Hand Cream in 'Pink Berry': This is a Korean beauty product that smells like fruity strawberry cake. The product is absorbed into the skin and comes in a small size that is perfect to carry around. This product is especially helpful at the moment with helping cure dry hands from frequent washing. Would I buy it again? No. I enjoyed the product, but there are similar cheaper products out there, especially without needing to import this.
JINsoon nail polish in 'coquette': This brand of nail polish is well-renowned for its environmentally-friendly formulas that promise intense colours without impact the health of the wearer. The colour was a vibrant red, and it was an intense colour with shine. The product came with a good application brush that was fit to size the nails. Would I buy it again? I would consider buying from this brand again, but I would not buy bright red. I would also need to use up other nail polish first.
Sisley anti-age eye and lip contour cream: This anti-aging product can be used on wrinkles and dark circles and promises to aid skin elasticity and hydration if used morning and evening in the eye and lip area. Would I buy it again? I could feel the product working on my skin, but I don't have any noticable wrinkles or dark circles yet, so I am not convinced to purchase it.
Boots bath milk in 'fresh berry': This product came in a gift set, and this scent was a fruity mixed berry scent that was added to the bath to make it creamy to help moisturise skin and add a scent to the water. Would I buy it again? No, I will stick to other brands for bath products.
Holika Holika Watermelon Mask Sheet: This facial mask contains 90% watermelon extract to help cool and moisturise skin. It is a sheet mask and promises to help prevent dry skin, irritation, and can be used on different skin types. The product comes in a cute watermelon package. Would I buy it again? Yes, I would use this for an intensive skin moisturising session.
Healgel Intensive 'Soothe Repair Protect': Healgel 'Soothe Repair Protect' is a formula that provides intensive relief and healing of damaged skin. I used this on my heels when they became rubbed raw, and I managed to use up the sample size that I had this summer due to my feet not being used to walking for extended periods of time. Would I buy it again? Yes, and I bought the full-sized product as soon as the sample ran out.
Per Una mousse blusher in 'cinnamon blush': This is a product that I have owned for many years but never manage to fully use up until recently. The blusher is a dark red, and it blends into skin effortlessly as a cream instead of a powder, which I liked. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I am sure it is discontinued.
Rimmel 60 seconds super shine nail polish in 'rapid ruby': This nail polish is a fast-drying formula, and it is perfect for a quick application. The product is a very red and intense colour. Would I buy it again? I liked the fact that it dried quickly, but I would purchase a different colour.
Marks & Spencer Butterfly eau de toilette: This perfume came in a round green bottle with pink butterfly-shaped topper. The perfume has a fruity and floral scent. Would I buy it again? No, the product is now discontinued. Even if it was still available to buy, I was not sold on the product because the perfume did not have longevity.
Yankee candle 'Honeyglow': The 'honeyglow' scent of Yankee candles is a late summery or warm autumn scent that reminded me of sunsets and beaches. Would I buy it again? Yes, it was a strong scent and had longevity.
Yankee candle 'olive and thyme': The 'olive and thyme' scent was a perfect scent for the height of summer or early autumn. Would I buy it again? Yes, I found it to be one of the better scents from Yankee.
Yankee candle 'cassis': The 'cassis' scent from Yankee candles is a grown-up berry scent. Would I buy it again? No, I was not keen on the scent.
Kiehls skin-strengthening super serum: This night cream or skin-strengthening cream absorbed into the skin and helped add the needed moisture for the summer months. Would I buy it again? Yes, I liked that it was absorbed into the skin and seemed to provide the moisture.
Armani Diamonds Perfume: This sample-sized perfume came in a cute bottle. It is a fragrant adult floral scent with raspberry, rose, lychee, lily of the valley, vanilla, and cedar. Would I buy it again? No, although I liked the perfume, there are other scents that I prefer.
Zelens Transformer Instant renewal Mask: This mask nourishes and revitalises skin with intense hydration and improvement in radiance. The product is absorbed into skin and promises immediate results. (I was not sure about the immediate results claim.) Would I buy it again? Yes, I would try it again as a day cream.
Fresh vitamin nectar vibrancy-boosting face mask: This citrus-scented product contains crushed oranges and lemons. The product encourages results of skin softening and clarity. The formula of the vitamins in the mask help to create a youthful complexion and renew skin. The only downside was the mask felt a bit lumpy. Would I buy it again? I am not completely sold on it, but I would try it again; the sample size was too small.
Mien nail polish in 'lilac': I believe that I purchased this nail polish in Marks and Spencer, and I don't think the product exists anymore. The polish provided a thin coat of colour, and this was a subtle light blue colour. I would not have called this shade 'lilac' as it was blue. Would I buy it again? No, I did not like the product as it applied too thinly and needed several coats. It also took too long to dry.
7th Heaven 'charcoal and black sugar peel-off' mask: This charcoal mask is perfect for deep-cleaning the skin to protect from break-outs. Would I buy it again? Yes.
7th Heaven 'red hot earth' sauna mask: This is a self-heating mask when rubbed into the skin, and it helps firm skin as well as to provide cleansing and hydration. Would I buy it again? Yes.
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